Legality of CADing components before build season?

[Joe G.]

Originally Posted by lemiant

I know that it is lawyering, but I thought I'd point out that since we don't have the 2012 manual now; unless FIRST tells us not to create designs NOW, then they cannot reasonably expect not to use what we will have created when they release the rule prohibiting it in 6 months

The choice to use what was created/CADded is still being made during build season, after the release of the 2012 rules.

I wouldn't bet on this rule going away anytime soon. Build and CAD all you want, it's a good learning experience, but don't expect to be allowed to use it.